1997 Ford Thunderbird No light and not starting

Tiny
BS_MAU
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  • 1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 105,000 MILES
My 1997 Tbird has no light and engine not cranked. Battery was checked ok. Before this happens, the emergency light went on continously. When I turned the emergency light off (push the emergency switch to the off position), it went off for a few hours and went on blinking again. There was a clicking sound coming from the trunk in the rear driver side. What could the problem be? Thanks. Bs_mau.
Sunday, August 23rd, 2009 AT 8:43 AM

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Tiny
JDL
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Hello, my first thought is maybe the theft system is causing a problem?

As far as the clicking in the trunk, I don't know unless it is the inertia switch?


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/170934_thunderbird_bump_switch_1.jpg

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Sunday, August 23rd, 2009 AT 9:40 AM
Tiny
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A mobile mechanic came and replaced the emergency (hazard) unit on the steering wheel, and that fixes the problem. Thanks for your reply. I still don't know how the clicking sound was coming from the gas unit in the trunk but it was also stopped after the hazard unit was fixed.
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Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 AT 3:32 PM

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